Legal battle between pro-life activist and California over undercover videos of Planned Parenthood officials
Pro-life activist and journalist David Daleiden settles with California after a near-decade legal battle over undercover videos of Planned Parenthood officials negotiating the sale of aborted fetal tissue. No fines or prison time. Case seen as viewpoint discrimination. Settlement viewed as a victory for pro-life movement.
Key Points
- Settlement after near-decade legal battle
- Viewed as a victory for pro-life movement
- Claimed charges were viewpoint discrimination
- California prosecutors walked away with nothing
Pros
- Settlement resulted in no fines or prison time for David Daleiden
- Viewed as a victory for the pro-life movement
- California prosecutors walked away with nothing after pursuing the case for nine years
Cons
- Difficult near-decade in court for David Daleiden
- Attempt to silence pro-life voices through legal means
- Charges seen as viewpoint discrimination